DIPLOMAS AWARDED AND PRIZES GIVEN ODD FELLOWS SCHOOL PROGRAM OFUNUSUAL EXCELLENCE WAS RENDERED BY INMATES OF HOME Graduating exercises for the class of 1922 of the I. O. O. F. Home school were held last night in the auditorium of the Home. A special program had been arranged for the occasion and the large auditorium was filled almost to capacity by the many friends of the graduates. Following a selection by the Orchestra the invocation was given by Hon. W. A. Tarver. A few remarks were made by J. W. Hampton, superintendent of the home, in which he expressed his pleasure at seeing so many visitors present, which included ex students. Grand Lodge officers and people from Corsicana and the surrounding country. Mr. Hampton also briefly reviewed the work of the school and stated that he was well pleased with the results. Mr. Popham, principal of the schools also made a short, talk in which he expressed his thanks to the citizens of Corsicana for the help given the school during the term just closing. He stated that many of them had helped with the chapel exercises and given aid in every manner possible and that the entire faculty appre- ciated every favor that had been extended them. He also spoke of the work of the Rebeccas in helping with the school and of the many courtes- ies that had been extended through that order. He then introduced John A. Kee of San Antonio, chairman of the board of education, who in a very brief manner spoke of the work of the school and commended the teachers of the institution for the excellent work done during the term. Mr. Kee then took charge of the program and announced the numbers as they appeared. Program Excellent. The program was an excellent one and consisted of music by the orchestra, the girls glee club and the ad- dresses by the members of the class which consisted of five girls namely, Lucile Russell, Valedictorian; Lena Carter, Salutatorian; Katherine Speight, Hettie Newbill and Nita Grell. Special seats had been arranged on the platform for the class. Mrs. John A. Focht, formerly English teacher of the school, made the address to the class. Her address was based on the parable of the talents and she admonished the members of the class and other pupils of the home to be diligent in their chosen line of work and told them that success was nothing more than doing what you have to do well. She spoke of the many little things that come up during life that seemingly do not amount to much but when they are all put together they have formed a greater portion of life and have helped to make one what he is. Unselfishness, broadmindedness were among the many things for which she spoke and she stated that the life that had helped to make others happy was not a failure. Diplomas Awarded. The diplomas were awarded by C. A. Wheeler of Bonham, Grand Master, who made a short but instructive talk. The Wray prize which consisted of $25.00 in cash for the best all round record made in the school was awarded by E. Q. Vestal, grand secretary, to Lessie Evans, Tho Lewis prize which is offered by the Ennis Lodge number 227 for the best record in the manual train- ing department was awarded by E, C. Croech of Ennis. Archie McAlister won first prize and Cecil Wheeler second. The awards in music given by Mrs. Mary J. Kincaid of Dallas were won by Charlie Ester McCarley and Everel Hill. The medals for expression offered by Mrs. Kincaid were won by Lena Carter and Witt Rogers. Johnson Prize. The book prizes offered by E. A. Johnson of Corsicana for the best record in each grade were won as follows: kindergarten, Ruby May Treadwell; first grade, Margaret Davidson; second grade, Richard Sawyer: third grade, Dennis Bartlett; fourth grade, Gertrude Eddlemon; fifth grade, Robert Vest; Sixth grade, Bertha Roberts; seventh grade Carlton Roberts; eighth grade, Evie Burdon; ninth grade, Blanche Linthicum; tenth grade, lone Sarcy; eleventh grade, Luclie Russell, The following pupils were given an honorable discharge from the home: Miss Katie Speight of Had- ley, Miss Nita Grell of Fort Worth, Miss Lona Carter of Mount Pleasant, Hettie Newbill of Athens, Lucille Russell will go to C. I. A. College at Denton. All of the above mentioned. are graduates and the following were given their discharge on account of reaching the age limit of the home, Thomas Newton of Sherman, Mary und Ruth Denison of Mc- Kinney, Rettie Newbill of Athens, Raymond Wilkinson of Floydada, Bertie Cantrell of McAlaster, Okla., Bertelle Wonley of Dallas, Cordelia Speaks of Commerce: Carl Hart of Dallas, Eugene and Clifford Knott of McKinnev and Miss Cuba Blankenship of Wichita Falls. Ex Students Banquet Following the graduation exercises the ex students of the home entertained the members of the Grand Lodge, Rebecca Assembly, Board of Trustees, Advisory Board and the faculty of the home with a banquet, an excellent meal had been prepared in addition to the program which consisted of speeches by the visitors and ex students. Work of the school was reviewed and every one expressed themselves as being well pleased with the results of the years work. At a meeting of the different boards held Friday many matters of routine business concerning the school were disposed of. All the teachers were offered their positions and many of them accepted while others resigned and will take up work in other places. Election of teachers to fill the vacancies will be held later.   The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, June 3, 1922 Submitted by Diane Richards